Marlin ISD

ACTION REPORT

Regular Scheduled Meeting - January 21, 2003

CALL TO ORDER:

• The meeting was called to order by President , Lowanda Washington, at 7:00 PM.
• Invocation was given by Rose Morin.
• Pledge of Allegiance was led by members of the high school student council. President Washington thanked them for coming and invited them to come back anytime.
• Roll Call - All board members were present.
• Public Comments - None

January is School Board Appreciation Month. All trustees were given gifts from each campus and administration building expressing their appreciation.

DISCUSSION ITEMS (3):

1. Squad Car - Robin Douglas gave a power point presentation on a program to provide homeland security. The program that has been developed supplies vehicles and equipment necessary for local law enforcement to provide homeland security and protect and serve in our communities.

2. Boys & Girls Club - Superintendent Hopkins left messages inviting Ms. Charlene Prince to address the board and give an update on the Boys & Girls Club. Ms. Prince did not return the phone calls and was not present at the meeting to give presentation.

3. Lease Agreement with JR Distributing - Superintendent Hopkins reviewed with the board a letter from JR Distributing regarding the lease agreement. Due to being unsuccessful in obtaining the required insurance and indemnity coverage per lease agreement, JR Distributing will be moving out of the gymnasium as of July 31, 2003.

ACTION ITEMS:

• Administer Oath of Office - Notary Public, Janet Jones, administered Oath of Office to Marlin ISD Police Officer, Robin Douglas.

• Bill (s) from The Chicken Place - Motion by Mr. Roger Nutt, seconded by Mrs. Byrleen Terry, to approve the bills from The Chicken Place. Voting for: Mr. Roger Nutt, Mrs. Byrleen Terry, Mrs. Rose Morin, Ms. Sonja Washington, Ms. Lowanda Washington and Mr. Keith Drews. Mr. Danny Vickers abstained from voting. The motion passed.

• Bill (s) from Williams Feed Store - Motion by Mrs. Byrleen Terry, seconded by Mrs. Rose Morin, to approve the bills from Williams Feed Store. Voting for: Mrs. Byrleen Terry, Mrs. Rose Morin, Ms. Lowanda Washington, Ms. Sonja Washington, Mr. Danny Vickers and Mr. Keith Drews. Mr. Roger Nutt abstained from voting. Motion passed.

• Consent Agenda - Motion by Mr. Danny Vickers, seconded by Mrs. Byrleen Terry, to approve the consent agenda as presented. The motion carried unanimously. Consent agenda items: minutes of the December 17 (6:30 PM), December 17 (7 PM), 2002 public hearing/meetings.

• Bid for Old Middle School & Auditorium - Motion by Mr. Danny Vickers, seconded by Mr. Roger Nutt, to reject the bid of two dollars ($2.00) from Charlene Prince for the old middle school and auditorium. The motion carried unanimously.

• Review Bibleway Community Development Academy's Lease Agreement - Motion by Mr. Danny Vickers, seconded by Mr. Roger Nutt, to terminate the lease with Bibleway Community Development Academy. The motion carried unanimously.

• Solicit Bids for Commerce Street Property - Motion by Mr. Danny Vickers, seconded by Mrs. Byrleen Terry, to authorize superintendent to solicit bids for the Commerce Street property. The motion carried unanimously.

• Law Enforcement Interlocal Agreement - Motion by Mrs. Rose Morin, seconded by Mrs. Byrleen Terry, to approve the Law Enforcement Interlocal Agreement and authorize Superintendent Hopkins to submit to the City council. The motion carried unanimously.

• Review Green Street Lease Agreement - Motion by Mrs. Rose Morin, seconded by Ms. Sonja Washington, to take no action on the Green Street Lease Agreement at this time. The motion carried unanimously.

RESULTS OF CLOSED SESSION:

• Composite Results of Superintendent's Evaluation - No action was required on this agenda item.

• Superintendent Contract Extension - Motion by Mr. Danny Vickers, seconded by Mrs. Rose Morin, to extend the current contract through June, 2005. The motion carried unanimously.

• Personnel Employment - Motion by Mrs. Byrleen Terry, seconded by Ms. Sonja Washington, to approve recommendation to employ Derek Johnson-math, high school; Kelly Pate-resource, middle school; Melanie Bost-music, elementary school. The motion carried unanimously.

• Personnel Resignations - Motion by Mr. Roger Nutt, seconded by Mrs. Byrleen Terry, to accept resignation from Danielle Pollack pending medical verification. The motion carried unanimously. Motion by Mrs. Byrleen Terry, seconded by Mr. Danny Vickers, to not accept the resignation from Denise Sanchez and authorize Superintendent Hopkins to report to State Board of Educator Certification (SBEC) for abandonment of contract.

BOARD COMMENTS:

• Rose Morin - Thanked Mrs. Jenkins and members of the student council for bringing the pledge. Thanked the superintendent and staff for all their hard work. Thanked everyone for the gifts.
• Byrleen Terry - Commended Rob Douglas on his presentation. Thanked the members of the student council and everyone for the gifts.
• Sonja Washington - Thanked the student council. Thanked superintendent and entire staff for the great job they are doing. Thanked everyone for the gifts.
• Keith Drews - None.
• Danny Vickers - Thanked everyone for the gifts. Appreciate the unity we all have.
• Roger Nutt - Appreciate and thank you for the gifts.
• Lowanda Washington - Appreciate the work everyone is doing. Thanked the board for working together. Thanked everyone for the gifts.

President Washington adjourned the meeting at 8:33 PM.

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